Social development
MOE launches e-Library to share info on environment, resources
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) launched an e-Library to share knowledge and information related to the environment and natural resources, and for the dissemination of information on protected areas to students, the public, private sector, and researchers. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501333945/moe-launches-e-library-to-share-info-on-environment-resources/
Cambodia outlines six national policies at ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Early Childhood Education
Oum Romney, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, highlighted six national policies to protect and develop young children, at the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Policy on Child Protection and Education in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 26 ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501332474/cambodia-outlines-six-national-policies-at-asean-ministerial-meeting-on-early-childhood-education/
Cambodian delegation joins Southeast Asia Policy Dialogue on ECCC in Indonesia
FacebookTwitterEmailShareCambodian delegation led by Dr Om Romny, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS), attended the Southeast Asia Policy Dialogue on Early Childhood Care and Education (SEAPD on ECCE) held in Jakarta, Indonesia on July 25-26 under the theme “Transforming ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1332881/cambodian-delegation-joins-southeast-asia-policy-dialogue-on-eccc-in-indonesia/
Education Ministry to push STEM in senior high school
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) will promote the development of education in science and technology and focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills in secondary schools. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501332506/education-ministry-to-push-stem-in-senior-high-school/
$1.1B spent on the vulnerable from 2020-23
During a period spanning more than three years, from June 25, 2020, to July 24, 2023, the government has devoted over $1.1 billion to support vulnerable households. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/11b-spent-vulnerable-2020-23
‘New gov’t to implement Pentagon Strategy’
In an unambiguous message to investors and businesspeople alike, caretaker Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday that the new dispensation shall implement the Pentagon Strategy highlighting the new economic development policies and programs initiated by the current government. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501331906/new-govt-to-implement-pentagon-strategy/
ADB’s $40 mil loan for clean water, sanitation, education
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $40 million loan to boost access to clean water, sanitation and education at grassroots level through reforms in public finance and decentralisation. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501331743/adbs-40-mil-loan-for-clean-water-sanitation-education/
$1.1B spent on the vulnerable from 2020-23
During a period spanning more than three years, from June 25, 2020, to July 24, 2023, the government has devoted over $1.1 billion to support vulnerable households. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/11b-spent-vulnerable-2020-23
Hopes new PM will prioritize development and society
Cambodians young and old have spoken of their hopes that the country will prosper and continue to develop under the leadership of the next prime minister, Hun Manet, and his cabinet. ...
Seng Mengheng, Chhorn Raksmey, Yatt Malai, Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-hopes-new-pm-will-prioritize-development-and-society
Royal Decree confers professorships on 276 teachers
King Norodom Sihamoni issued a Royal Decree granting the status of professors in the field of education to 276 teachers,from eight educational institutions, to increase work efficiency and as an incentive. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501331746/royal-decree-confers-professorships-on-276-teachers/
DPM of Cambodia says China plays crucial role in country’s socioeconomic, infrastructure development
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said on Monday that China has played a crucial role in supporting the country’s socioeconomic and infrastructure development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501331308/dpm-of-cambodia-says-china-plays-crucial-role-in-countrys-socioeconomic-infrastructure-development/
Ministry looks to transform education with digital drive
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has its sights firmly set on three pivotal activities that could transform human resources in the digital sector. This drive will help boost the capacity of students, from primary school up to higher education. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-looks-transform-education-digital-drive
Explainer: NSSF - How Cambodian workers are protected under a social security safety net
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is a public administration institution in Cambodia that provides essential social security coverage and benefits to workers in the formal sector. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-nssf-national-social-security-fund-explained
Youth Health App now reaching some 50,000 users
The Youth Health Mobile App has currently been accessed by nearly 50,000 people across Cambodia, with most users residing in Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap and Kampong Cham provinces, according to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/youth-health-app-now-reaching-some-50000-users
More Bunong, Kouy, and Kroeung people have graduated from the university and returned to support their communities
Ms. Somart Sokhaii is Bunong. She is among a few indigenous people to have succeeded in her higher education with a bachelor’s degree in Laws. ...
Ministry, KOICA partner on tech skills
In a bold stride towards boosting the information and communication technology (ICT) skills of the Kingdom’s young population, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have put pen to paper on a new agreement. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-koica-partner-tech-skills
Seng Theary begins hunger strike, after UN declares her arbitrarily detained
Imprisoned activist Seng Theary began a 10 day hunger strike on Monday, less than a week after a United Nations report declared she was being detained in violation of international law and called for her release, her lawyer Jared Genser stated on Monday. ...
Jack Brook and Runn Sreydeth
https://cambojanews.com/seng-theary-begins-hunger-strike-after-un-declares-her-arbitrarily-detained/
Government shuts down misleading websites
The government has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block websites and social media accounts of nine domains representing at least three news outlets, claiming the organisations are spreading misleading information and discrediting the government. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501326261/government-shuts-down-misleading-websites/
Spokesman says closure of 3 more news websites due to dissemination of false information
Meas Sophoan, a spokesman for the Ministry of Information, claimed that the closure of The Cambodia Daily and the Kamnotra website was because they spread false information and have no regulations as a press. ...
Lay Sopheavatey
https://thmeythmey.com/?page=detail&id=128389
Cambodia blocks 17 media websites before vote
The government blocked access to independent media websites just hours before polling in the country’s controversial national election begins. ...
Erin Handley
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/7/28/cambodia-blocks-17-media-websites-before-vote
Government orders internet providers to block media outlets, Kamnotra database
The government ordered internet service providers to block the websites and social media pages of several independent media outlets and a public database in a July 12 document obtained by CamboJA on Monday. ...
Andrew Califf and Hel Komsan
https://cambojanews.com/government-orders-internet-providers-to-block-media-outlets-kamnotra-database/
Government increases investment in education to more than $800 million this year
The Royal Government has increased its investment in education to more than $800 million by this year to improve the quality of education in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501324575/government-increases-investment-in-education-to-more-than-800-million-this-year/
$820 mil to push education reform final phase strategy
The government will spend about $820 million this year to improve education in Cambodia. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501325550/820-mil-to-push-education-reform-final-phase-strategy/
Cambodia reaffirms stance to promote a conducive environment for Myanmar crisis resolution
Cambodia, during its chairmanship of ASEAN in 2022, has made every effort to promote a conducive environment for resolving the crisis in Myanmar. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501325928/cambodia-reaffirms-stance-to-promote-a-conducive-environment-for-myanmar-crisis-resolution/